In Nothing We Trust
Reuben · 2007
51 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A raw, visceral blend of alternative rock that navigates themes of disillusionment with unrelenting energy and sharp lyrical wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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We're All Going Home in an Ambulance — This track stands out for its haunting melodies juxtaposed with intense lyrical imagery, effectively encapsulating the album's overarching themes of despair and urgency.
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Crushed Under the Weight of the Enormous Bullshit — With its acerbic title and biting lyrics, this song showcases the band's sharp social commentary and their ability to blend humor with critique in a compelling way.
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Cities on Fire — Opening the album with a high-energy blast, this track sets a defiant tone that resonates through the rest of the album's exploration of chaos and disillusionment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic compositions with sharp lyrics, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains a fast tempo for the first half, before introducing slower, more introspective songs in the latter part.
- Lyrical themes of disillusionment are explored through sharp, witty lines that often juxtapose dark humor with serious undertones.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics with peaks
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- cathartic release through chaos
- engaging journey of disillusionment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In Nothing We Trust marked Reuben's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed second album, Very Fast Very Dangerous. By this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the UK alternative rock scene, building on the momentum from earlier releases while continuing to explore darker thematic content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Biffy Clyro· Deafheaven· The Bronx
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Three Hail Marys
The narrative shifts from personal reflection to a broader social critique about faith and despair conveys a profound internal conflict.
This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by contrasting intimate feelings with societal observations, creating a layered narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cities on Fire 3:53
- 2 We’re All Going Home in an Ambulance 5:43
- 3 Suffocation of the Soul 7:01
- 4 Deadly Lethal Ninja Assassin 4:49
- 5 An Act of Kindness 4:29
- 6 Crushed Under the Weight of the Enormous Bullshit 4:10
- 7 Good Luck 3:35
- 8 Agony/Agatha 2:56
- 9 Three Hail Marys 6:48
- 10 Blood, Bunny, Larkhall 2:39
- 11 A Short History of Nearly Everything 5:31
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